Welcome to 2023! Patricia and Sammy are so excited to kick things off with a series of episodes delving into Play as a Human Right, all the ways this intersects with neurodivergent rights and ways of being and how we can bring play into our every day practices. Part 1 is all about Play as Learning; where we discuss play as a child's way of learning about the world, as well as how they learn to play with others. Sammy gets detailed about our National Curriculum Frameworks, whilst Patricia highlights differences for our neurodiverse kids in their experience of both play and learning.  We also discuss the concept of "school refusal" and the ways our society individualises "problems and solutions", rather than questioning the systems we have and working out ways of collectively healing through holistic approaches. We rebel against the idea of "fixing" a child, and rather focus on the ways we can better support our children to thrive. . Join Patricia Falcetta (Social Living Solutions) and Sammy Anne (Map the Maze) as they discuss Nurturing Neurodiversity; all the ways we can create a truly inclusive society. Our passion lies in supporting whole families to navigate the challenges and revel in the joys of their neurodiverse children. A big part of this support entails advocating for changes within our systems and society, to ensure our children grow up knowing and loving who they are. No matter our ability, race, gender, sexuality, beliefs – we all deserve to be loved and appreciated. We aim to educate, connect and inspire. We do this by sharing with you our stories, experiences and relevant research, along with neurodiverse voices through interviews and quotes with permission. We open dialogue on what we can all do to create positive social change. With backgrounds in the education and allied health industries, as well as experience working directly with families, we work within AND continually challenge the existing systems we all operate under. We wholeheartedly believe that if we can all open our minds and our hearts, share the message of love and equity for all, that we will be part of creating a truly inclusive world for generations to come. We hope you will join us on our journey. Want to share your story? Have a guest you’d love us to interview? Questions you’d like us to answer? Get in touch with us via your preferred means below! :) . Patricia Falcetta: www.sociallivingsolutions.com.au Email  |  Facebook  |  Instagram . Sammy Anne: www.sammyanne.com Email  |  Facebook  |  Instagram